Time Loop: Doing Whatever I Want

Makoto also saw Ichika.

And she looked like she was about to "launch a Gundam-style attack."

But such a small scene naturally didn't fluster him.

Besides, nothing had really happened between Nino and him yet.

It was just that Nino was pressed very close to him now, her chest pressed up, and the scent of her hair and body wash enveloped him firmly.

To outsiders, this scene would really look like a young couple playfully flirting.

Makoto grabbed Nino's slender wrist, just as he tried to pull away, he noticed Ichika turning around and walking away.

That was a bit unexpected.

With Ichika's personality, she definitely wasn't leaving because she felt wronged or angry.

She had a sudden inspiration—wanted to do something?

"Makoto, stop talking, okay?"

Nino didn't know Ichika was just watching her. Seeing her own strength was too weak to win against Makoto, she could only turn red and give a verbal warning.

Makoto lowered his head and met her shy and angry eyes: "I saw Ichika just now."

"Huh?"

Nino was stunned and quickly turned around, but saw no one.

She immediately pouted: "That was a really clumsy attempt to change the subject."

"Oh, you don't believe me?"

"Of course not."

Nino scoffed and said calmly, 

"If Ichika really appeared just now, with her personality and how close she is to you, she would have rushed over and started tugging me off by now..."

As she spoke, she suddenly laughed, as if she had found something interesting, her eyes scanning Makoto's face: 

"Looks like your relationship with Ichika isn't that close, huh?"

Makoto asked, "Why do you say that?"

Nino smiled confidently: "If you really were that close, you wouldn't be unfamiliar with Ichika's personality."

Saying this, her mood improved greatly.

Although she hadn't yet confirmed her feelings or revealed her "true spirit" of love, she knew clearly in her heart that she liked this boy in front of her.

Last time, he stood up for her, not only kicking away those two spirited guys but also breaking one of their phones.

In the end, those guys didn't even dare to make a move and were just scared off.

Nino was too embarrassed to say it, but she had dreamed several nights of Makoto intimidating those guys.

It was very cool.

Especially the image of him riding a motorcycle with her holding his waist from behind—that was even cooler.

(Itsuki: I was there that day too!)

Seeing Makoto no longer mentioned underwear, Nino also took a step back, creating some distance.

However, she didn't realize that just moments ago, pressing tightly against him had been quite inappropriate.

Because she still had a question to ask: "By the way, Ichika occasionally mentions Yukinoshita at home with a strange look."

She deliberately paused, lifting her fair little face and staring at Makoto: "What's your relationship with Yukinoshita?"

"Good friends. That's what Yukino said herself."

After saying this, Makoto added in his mind: it should be called lip friends, the friendship of lips.

"You call her Yukino?" Nino clearly cared more about this.

Makoto asked amusedly, "Don't I also call you Nino? Since you're all good friends, what's strange about calling by name?"

Nino was momentarily speechless: "Makes sense."

She pretended to fix her hair to hide her embarrassment: "Makoto, if you have time next time, can you take me out for a ride again?"

Makoto laughed: "When did I take you for a ride before? Last time I only borrowed someone's motorcycle to send you and Itsuki home… wait."

He deliberately put on a surprised face: "So Nino, you have a love for speeding? Does Mr. Nakano know about this hobby of yours?"

"I don't!"

Nino was embarrassed.

She clearly liked the feeling of him riding with her holding his waist.

That feeling was wonderful, and she wanted to experience it again.

Makoto seemed to ignore her embarrassment and said, "That's a new discovery. Nino not only likes speeding but also likes wearing Ichika's underwear… ugh, you again?"

Nino blushed and started covering her mouth again.

At that moment, a sweet, syrupy voice came from behind: "Nino, you two look like you're having a lot of fun~"

Nino was startled, nervously pulled her hand back, and quickly gave Makoto a warning look: No more talking about the underwear!

Then she turned around and saw Ichika walking toward them with a big smile.

Huh?

Why are Ichika's lips so red?

Did she put on lipstick on purpose?

Nino was distracted by something else.

Makoto also noticed.

He finally realized that Ichika had just gone to touch up her makeup.

What was the purpose of her makeup touch-up?

To fight with an even more perfect appearance?

Makoto felt he had guessed the truth.

"Ichika, why did you come out too?" Nino tried to sound calm.

Ichika smiled at her sister: "If I didn't come, would you keep hugging Makoto here?"

"Huh? How could I do that?"

"But you were just cuddling in his arms~"

"That's because…"

Nino suddenly got stuck.

As a girl who cared about her pride, she really felt embarrassed to bring up the underwear topic here.

At that moment, Makoto spoke: 

"Ichika, you're definitely overthinking. Nino and I were just having an academic discussion about clothing. 

She got a bit passionate and excited and couldn't help getting a little close."

An academic discussion about clothing?

Nino rolled her eyes at him, thinking what a good liar he was.

But she was happy he was willing to explain for her.

Watching their expressions, Ichika could pretty much guess she had been overthinking.

Although she initially felt Nino was unsafe, she believed she understood Makoto.

She thought she had better chances than Nino and better ways to win him over—they all had the same face and body, so she didn't think Makoto would deliberately avoid her to flirt with Nino.

But clear as it was, as the older sister who had already decided to pin Makoto under her skirt, how could she allow her sister to steal the person she liked?

With a bright smile, Ichika came to Makoto and said: "You don't have to explain. I didn't think that way at all."

Nino narrowed her eyes: "Really?"

Ichika pretended not to hear her sister's doubt and gently said to Makoto: 

"Thank you for earlier. If it weren't for you, Father wouldn't have shown such an awkward, clumsy side in front of us. 

Because of your cooperation, tonight's time with Father wasn't so tense."

Makoto smiled: "It was nothing. Besides, I had a nice chat with Mr. Nakano too."

Nino nearby nodded in realization—so Ichika also came to thank Makoto.

Hah, as the older sister, you're a step late this time.

When it comes to thanks, of course the first person brings more emotional value.

Nino was secretly proud when she suddenly heard Ichika say: "You helped our family a lot. If I don't give a reward, wouldn't I seem stingy?"

A reward?

Nino was stunned.

Makoto also became interested: "What kind of reward?"

Ichika didn't answer immediately but glanced at the curious Nino beside her, then tiptoed and cupped Makoto's face with her hands.

Wait!

What are you doing, Ichika?

Nino's mouth dropped open.

It wasn't until she saw with her own eyes Ichika tilt her head back and give Makoto a quick kiss on the face.

She was completely stunned.

Right in front of me?

Right in front of me!

Ichika, you damn brat!

Nino's fists clenched tightly.

That kind of direct kiss right in front of her could make her blush on the spot.

Even if it was just a kiss on the cheek, not on the lips, it still hit her like a massive blow.

What shocked her even more was what Ichika said next.

"This is your reward, big brother~"

Ichika's face held a faint blush, and her breath carried a fresh lemon-mint scent.

Only then did Makoto realize that she hadn't just gone to touch up her makeup earlier — she had brushed her teeth too.

That really was… a refreshing aroma.

Doing something like this right in front of Nino, then deliberately calling him "big brother" in such a sweet voice.

No need to guess, Nino must have been in a state of shock mixed with overwhelming curiosity.

Sure enough, Nino immediately asked, "Ichika, what are you doing? And why are you calling him big brother?"

Ichika's shy smile was just right. She turned her face slightly, bit her lip gently, and smiled softly: "Makoto and I agreed that as long as no one else is around, I can call him big brother."

Nino's chest heaved violently.

You two are playing a dangerous game!

You don't even mind calling Makoto something so intimate, and you have to secretly use a cover name too?

Then how does Makoto call you behind the scenes, little sister Ichika?

Just thinking about it made Nino's chest hurt with frustration.

Damn it, Ichika, I'm going to explode!

Nino unconsciously glanced at Makoto's left cheek.

Ichika kissed the right cheek earlier, so maybe she could get one too?

Just as that thought crossed her mind, Ichika giggled playfully: "Eh, that looks a bit asymmetrical."

Then, Ichika stood on tiptoes again and kissed Makoto's left cheek.

Nino: "…"

In front of Ichika, I'm as inexperienced as a rookie.jpg

"Alright, that's enough joking around." Makoto spoke up at the right moment, noticing that Nino was close to losing it.

Ichika noticed too, smiling brightly: "Ah, you guessed it again."

Then she turned to Nino, her smile even more radiant: "It's just a joke, Nino. You wouldn't be mad, right?"

Nino glared fiercely.

She composed herself.

Finally, she said expressionlessly, "Why would I be mad? Fine, I'm going back now."

After saying that, she turned and left with a cold expression.

Ichika called after her: "Later, I want to invite Makoto to our house. What do you think?"

Nino didn't look back, replying coldly: "That sounds like you're getting too comfortable."

Still not satisfied here and want to move the battlefield to my home too?

The most annoying Ichika episode ever!

Ichika watched her sister's retreating back and chuckled in her heart: My eyes are the judge. If I say you're not safe, then you really aren't.

I, Ichika, am the MVP. Nino, you're just a lucky lay-down winner!

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